Forensic Examiner

Overview

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies to ensure products are safe, ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across the network.

We are currently recruiting for a Forensic Examiner to join our Toxicology team at our site in Heathrow. You will be responsible for carrying out routine laboratory analyses, undertaking general housekeeping duties, and providing administrative support for the Toxicology team.

You will be required to:

• Help maintain the laboratory by keeping the area clean and tidy following stringent anti-contamination procedures
• Prepare and validate quality control material
• Maintain laboratory records and provide routine calibration and maintenance of equipment
• Maintain consumable stocks
• Assist with casework analysis by following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health and Safety requirements
• Maintain sample integrity and chain of custody
• Prepare casework samples for analysis and undertake analyses using instrumentation such as HSGC-FID, GC-MS, GC-QQQ, HPLC, LC-MS/MS and HRAM
• Ensure analytical data conform to quality standards and input data onto an internal case management system
• Take an active role in continuous improvement within the team

Required qualifications and attributes:

• Chemistry degree or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Adaptable with a strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Previous experience in Forensic Toxicology, sample preparation techniques, instrumentation and related software, and Microsoft Office would be beneficial

You should demonstrate Eurofins core values including customer focus, quality, competence, team spirit and integrity. You will be proactive, a strong team player, and able to work independently while remaining responsive to direction. You should be able to multitask, meet deadlines, manage a flexible workload and show personal resilience. You must be willing to participate in a culture of collaboration, cooperation and continuous improvement, and take on extra duties as required.

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years of continuous residency in the UK. Clearance is undertaken by a third party to police vetting standards (NPPV3 and SC). Any criminal convictions may prevent clearance. Drug and alcohol testing is also required prior to commencing employment.

Further information is available from Warwickshire Police.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a flexible benefits menu, including cycle to work, charitable giving schemes, volunteering days, and holiday purchase. Additional benefits include:

• Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
• Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 30)
• Employee recognition schemes and length-of-service awards
• Employee tech scheme
• Discount vouchers and wellbeing perks
• Perkbox access for discounts across various services
• Learning and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
• Refer a friend scheme
• Mental health support and wellbeing resources
• Free on-site car parking